Ross Township, PA

Living in Ross Township

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 23
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Commute 18
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 78
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 47
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Colleges 85
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Schools 40
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Residents

2.9k Population +21 (2010–19)
48  y Median Age +6 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate44%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$57k Median Household Income +$6.6k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
37  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector77%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$154k Median Home Value -$1.3k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$560 Median Monthly Rent +$219 (2010–19)
70% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home15%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke13%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene41%
LP gas16%
Utility gas3%
Wood12%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ross Township

United States45
Pennsylvania34
Scranton Metro Area28
Luzerne County24

Property Crime in Ross Township

United States48
Pennsylvania30
Scranton Metro Area27
Luzerne County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 3 13
Feb 28 2 10
Mar 36 3 7
Apr 48 4 2
May 58 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 50 4 0
Nov 40 3 2
Dec 29 3 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ross Township

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding55
Tornado10
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ross Township, PA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ross Township, PA

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Rock Solid Academy
12 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Ross Township, PA

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Wilkes University
16 miles, E
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King's College
16 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Ross Township, PA

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Airports

Airports near Ross Township, PA

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